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I see there is some discussion as to where this design came from…well, it’s mine :) Heres the first one- I built this about 5 years ago, and since posting it on my website I have seen variations spring up all over the web…it’s fantastic that it has had such wide appeal.
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19 comments so far
rogerf
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posted 712 days ago
Ryan, That is an awsome box. I really like the figure in the sides and top. great work!!!!
Rogerf
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MsDebbieP
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posted 712 days ago
your boxes are beautiful and obviously an inspiration!
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CharlieM1958
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posted 712 days ago
Awesome!
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USCJeff
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posted 712 days ago
Nice Ryan, I’m glad credit was placed where due. Especially for such a unique and engaging design. I’d imagine its very gratifying for your design to find its way around as much as it has. A tribute to your craftsmanship.
-- Jeff, South Carolina
mot
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posted 712 days ago
Wow! Nice box!
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chamoruboy
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posted 712 days ago
Just like in music, imitation is the greatest form of flattery but, nothing compares to the original.
I have seen some of the variations of your original box and I have to say that yours is too beautiful for words.
Kudos for such an outstanding work of art!!!
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Chip
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posted 712 days ago
Wow, this is wonderful. I especially like your attention to design and craftsmanship detail on the inside. Really beautiful.
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mrtrim
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posted 712 days ago
<———is speechless !
Blake
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posted 711 days ago
Congratulations on your wonderful original design. I’ve been getting more and more comfortable with where I’m at skill-wise, but I always wish I had more of a design sense. Most of my designs are borrowed and altered somewhat. I envy your artistic eye. Bravo.
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Mike Shea
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posted 711 days ago
thats funny that box looks allot like mine…... you must have stollen my design. haha. just kidding. actually i think you are the one that i got inspiration from to build my japanese box a year ago. hands down one of the most gourgouse boxes i have seen. i cant tell you how many people have complimented the style and apeal of the replica i made…... do you have a web site?
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Mike Shea
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posted 711 days ago
and for the record i never took credit for the disign. i have always said that the box was a replica of a box in wich i was inspired by. i love your work and hope to see more of it
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relic
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posted 710 days ago
That figure just pops right out at you, gorgeous.
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Ryan Shervill
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posted 710 days ago
Hi Mike, No…I never thought you took credit, I read your comments under yours :)
I do have a website, although it is hopelessly outdated: www.rarewoodcreations.com
a bunch of my other stuff: www.vanderburghhumidors.com
Cheers,
Ryan
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Dusty56
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posted 575 days ago
no doubt people would try to copy such a perfect example !!! This is truly magnificent craftsmanship : )
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Karson
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posted 575 days ago
Ryan. That a great box. a nice job on it.
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 575 days ago
You have a great eye for design, and hands to match. Quite impressive, your whole collection.
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Gator
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posted 574 days ago
Ryan,
This is a beautiful design. I have always liked the Japanese “style’ and have seen a lot of .. copies.. of this type of work, but nothing as far out front as you have completed here.. my hat is off to you for such a fine original job.. now I am headed to the shop to try and copy those legs..
After looking at the rest of your work, you have a great talent that we are all very fortunate that you are willing to share it with us.
Thanks for the posts..
Doug
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Ryan Shervill
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posted 574 days ago
Thank you to everyone!
Doug, to copy the legs: Mark the curve on two sides, cut one out with the band/scroll-saw, then re-attach the offcut in in place with double sided tape and cut the other curve :)
Cheers,
Ryan
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majeagle1
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posted 391 days ago
Ryan – I am fairly new to the site and am really enjoying it…......... a little addicting though!!!
All I can say about your boxes is ” WOW ! ! ”..........just amazing. Beautiful…... something for me to strive for.
I have poste a few but I can see I have a long way to go…......... If I have any questions or need advise, may I ask?
Tks again
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